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Update on Saturday, July 15: — We are LIVE again today for a second Epcot Food and Wine Festival Preview Event, and we’re updating this post with even more NEW Food Photos! Photos include dishes from brand new booths as well as super exciting updates to old favorites, like Ireland. Scroll through to see the very latest!

Returning after a period away from the booth lineup, we welcome back Spain, India, Thailand, and The Cheese Studio. That means there are more booths than ever this year — 35 to mark the 35 years of Epcot.

Spain booth is back!

But of course, this means that we have to say goodbye to a few to make room. Gone from the booth line-up in 2017 are the Desserts and Champagne, Poland, and South Korea booths.

As always, you can visit our Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menu Index page for ALL the menus and links to individual booth pages showing food photos. We’ll be updating these pages throughout the festival with photos of every single food item!

But today, we’re sharing MENU and BOOTH Details as well as FOOD PHOTOS from both World Showcase and Future World booths! Start Your Planning NOW!

This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever.

Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World!

Stay tuned to the DFB YouTube Channel for our thoughts on the items below — and other Food and Wine Festival sneak peeks — early next week!

Active Eats — NEW to the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Let’s start with dessert! The Active Eats Booth offers guests foods that will keep them going all day! We are so excited to try the Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake, and Tortilla Streusel!

Almond Orchard — NEW to the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Almond Orchard, sponsored by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, features a Banana Almond Sundae layered with Fresh Berries and topped with Dark Chocolate and Blueberry Almonds. We’re looking forward to pairing with the booth’s selections of Champagnes or a cold brew coffee with Almond Milk Foam.

Banana Almond Soft Serve Sundae

Coastal Eats — NEW to the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

The new Coastal Eats Booth will emphasize fresh seafood. Here’s a first look, including Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili-Chipotle Butter Sauce.

Seared Scallops Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Flavors from Fire — NEW to the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

The Flavors from Fire Booth features spicy foods and dishes touched by Fire. This area also promises to be a beautiful destination, so plan to spend some quality time here. In the meantime, let’s dig into the Smoked Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions, and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue.

Flavors from Fire Smoked Corned Beef

The booth also offers a Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam, and Maple Butter Syrup. That is some incredible flavor combining there.

Light Lab — NEW to the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Light Lab is another brand new offering that you’ll find in Future World — and it’s indoors!! So it’s gonna be an awesome way to beat the heat. Today, we’re getting our first taste — the T=C2: Vanilla Tonic Water and Cotton Candy.

T=CC2: Vanilla Tonic Water and Cotton Candy

T=CC2: Vanilla Tonic Water and Cotton Candy

(FYI — everything from this booth GLOWS! So be prepared for black lights ;-D)

Earth Eats — (Kinda) NEW to the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Earth Eats will be the booth that celebrates ABC’s The Chew at this year’s festival. While the food items released so far are all returning dishes, we’re excited to try a refreshing new beverage — Redstone Meadery Black Raspberry Mead.

Redstone Meadery Black Raspberry Mead

India — NEWLY Returning to the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

India returns with a slate of exotic flavors. Today, we’re sharing a first look at the menu with Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice.

Madras Red Curry

The India Booth will also feature Indian Wines, including Sula Chenin Blanc and Sula Shiraz. It’s a great opportunity for wine lovers to explore a region that might be completely new to them.

Spain — NEWLY Returning to the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Spain offers regional delicacies that celebrate the rich flavors of the country. A great stroll and eat starter will be the Charcuterie in a Cone with Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives, finished with an Herb Vinaigrette.

There’s also a sweet ending with Sweet Olive Oil Cake, accompanied by Lemon Curd. This is one of our favorite dishes that we’ve tried over the last couple of days. We love the not-super-sweet cake paired with the rich, tangy flavor of the lemon curd.

Sweet Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Curd

Thailand — NEWLY Returning to the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

At the returning Thailand booth, you’ll find Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice! This spicy dish is one of our favorite new dishes so far.

The returning Cheese Studio is hosted by Boursin this year. Starting our experience with the Cheese Trio was a great way to begin today. It features a savory Profiterole topped with Boursin and Orange Apricot Jam; Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning; and a Strawberry Macaron with Boursin Pepper Cheese. (And yep — Disney’s calling it a Macaroon. Stay tuned to see if they update the spelling to Macaron.)

Cheese Trio

We also have some delicious new dishes and sips at some of the long time favorite booths. Let’s take a look at some of what you can enjoy at the festival this year.

Africa

Africa has some great new and returning eats this year. We love the vegetarian Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket that makes a comeback in 2017, and we’re excited to try the Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa.

Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa

Brewer’s Collection

It wouldn’t be the Food and Wine Festival without…beer! And there are always some fantastic options at Brewer’s Collection, located adjacent to the Germany Booth. This year, the booth brings a Festival Exclusive from the hugely popular house of Schofferhofer, makers of the Grapefruit Beer we all know and love. Check out Schofferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer. Again — it’s a Festival Exclusive — and one of our must have picks for new things to try in 2017!

Craft Beer

We’re excited to see Craft Beer back once more as well, and we’re psyched that you can again enjoy your brew within the comfort of the Odyssey Building (yay for a/c!). There’s always a great selection of local craft beers, and this year is no exception, with the Florida Beer Company Passport 35 Triple Chocolate Milk Stout.

New Zealand

New Zealand offers a new drink to refresh you during your travels — a Frozen Wine Cocktail featuring Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. It will be a great match to some of the spicier dishes.

New Zealand Frozen Wine Cocktail

Hawai’i

Hawai’i has been a favorite of ours since it debuted, and we’re so glad the Kalua Pork Slider returns this year. Joining it is a brand new dish — the Teriyaki-glazed SPAM Hash with Potatoes, Peppers and Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise! So excited to dig into Hawaii’s infamous canned ham.

Hawaii Teriyaki glazed SPAM Hash

Ireland

Ireland is always on the DFB List of Recommended Stops, but this year they are BRINGING IT with two new dishes. Today, we’re trying the Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread, and GUYS — this is Omg-you-must-get-this-amazeballs-GOOD.

Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread

So… how do you think 2017 is shaping up??

New! Expanded Family Friendly Festival Offerings

This year more than ever before, Epcot emphasizes that the Food and Wine Festival is fun for ALL ages — including kids! Look for an expanded offering of kid- and family-friendly attractions, foods, and activities. There’s more to come, but here’s what we know so far!

Light Lab: In addition to fun drinks that light up, Light Lab will also feature merchandise and a fun area that families and kids will want to explore!

Light Lab merchandise

Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt: The popular scavenger hunt is back in 2017 and expands with three new stops, all in Future World! It’s fun for the whole family as you spend your day exploring the Booths and all the festival has to offer.

Remy Scavenger Hunt Maps

Festival Center: Arguably the heart of the festival and the perfect place to start your day, the Festival Center will offer additional kid-centric activities and expanded programming.

Festival Center

Look for the Smiling Strawberry: Throughout this year’s Festival Passport, look for a new icon — the Smiling Strawberry — to indicate kid-friendly food and activities.

Festival Merchandise

There’s some seriously fun merchandise coming this year! And there’s something for every budget.

Dooney and Bourke fans can expect some super cool bags just in time for Food and Wine, featuring Chef Figment!

Dooney and Bourke Food and Wine Festival Bags

We love that they’re offering a choice between a dark blue or a white background. And the little leather luggage tags are such a neat detail.

Dooney and Bourke Food and Wine Festival Bags

There are several sizes to choose from, so whether you carry it all or carry almost nothing, there’s a D&B for you!

Dooney and Bourke Food and Wine Festival Bags Coming Soon!

And Dooney fans can now add a Dooney and Bourke Food and Wine Festival exclusive MagicBand to their stash.

Dooney and Bourke MagicBand

But I’ll confess: I’m way more psyched about adding these Food and Wine Festival Trash Can Salt and Pepper Shakers to my collection.

Food and Wine Festival Trash Can Salt and Pepper Shakers

Have you ever wanted to open your beer with your ballcap? No? Well, no matter: now you can — Food and Wine Style! And also note that the Brews Around the World merch has received a refresh once again.

Beer Opener Ballcap

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Early Booking and Discount Details

Are you ready for booking details for the Food and Wine Festival Special Events — including confirmed booking information?!

Champagne Tasting

Schedules for the 2017 Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, and Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Hand On Workshops will be released next week. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog and the DFB Newsletter! We’ll share the info as soon as we have it!

But here’s the big news. While the general public can book events for the Food and Wine Festival starting on July 20th at 7AM ET, Annual Passholders, Golden Oak Residents, Tables in Wonderland Members, and DVC members will be able to book ALL events starting on July 18th at 9AM ET.

Yep. Early Booking on the 18th includesALL EVENTS.

This is in contrast to being able only to book low-cost events and Party for the Senses in previous years. Also, it’s now confirmed that $2 discounts will be offered for seminars and demonstrations only, Monday through Thursday only, for Annual Passholders, Tables in Wonderland members, Golden Oak Residents, and DVC members. The discounts are per person per event.

Cooking with Carla Hall at the festival

Booking for all other events, and for the general public, will begin Thursday, July 20 at 7:00AM ET (please note: everything is subject to change). Call 407-WDW-FEST to book. ALL booking for VIP events and tickets (e.g. premium levels at the Party for the Senses) in previous years had to be booked by phone. Booking for seminars, demos, and some special events will be available at epcotfoodfestival.com.

For all of the details about higher priced Special Events, including the full schedule, head over to our Special Events Page.

For more information on what we know about Seminars, Demonstrations, and Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It Hands On Workshops, see our Low-Cost Events Page.

Chase Is No Longer Sponsoring The Food and Wine Festival

We have confirmation today that Chase is no longer the festival’s sponsor, so Chase Cardmembers will not receive early booking privileges, and there will be no special Chase Cardmember-exclusive events. Also, it looks like the Chase Lounge will not be returning to the festival this year (sadface for no free soft drinks or a/c or phone charging!).

Party for the Senses Updates

Party for the Senses receives a new focus, and for the first time, all levels of tickets will enjoy guaranteed seating. No more standing around with your plate and glass in your hand all night. Yay!

Wine View Lounge Cheese Station

We’ve also confirmed that the Rockin’ Burger Block Party will not return. However, Disney has noted expanded entertainment — including a dance floor — during Party for the Senses.

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How to Book Epcot Food & Wine Festival Events

To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) starting July 20 at 7:00AM ET. Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars and general admission for some special events may be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com as well as by phone.

Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents are eligible for a $2 discount (per person, per event) for beverage and seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. Members of these groups can also book all Special Events early on July 18th beginning at 9:00AM ET. Discounts are by phone only at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details.

Chase Disney Visa Cardholders will not have early access to booking.

What Epcot Food and Wine Festival Event are you looking forward to booking in 2017? Tell us what you think below in comments!

Awww! That Chase lounge was the best! Once they were doing free caricatures in one of the rooms and the guy was amazing!! I have it framed on our wall it’s so good. That same time we also were there during happy half hour which was so fun. I’ll miss it.

Does anyone know who I can contact concerning The Party of The Senses dates?? The dates have been the same since they started and this year they are not having the Party of The Senses the 4th weekend of October. Why?? Who sets up the dates and WHY did they change the dates??? PLEASE can anyone tell me who I can contact. The Party of The Senses is one of the best events and if they changed the dates this year what will the dates be in 2018?? PLEASE HELP

Janet — Disney didn’t provide any information on why the chose these dates, but they did indicate that many of their decisions were based on “listening to guests.” You can try giving the Festival number a call. That number is 407 WDW-FEST (939-3378). Best of luck!

Would you happen to know if there were any shirts left from the Arts Festival in January? If so where can I find them? Couldn’t find any XL shirts while we were at the festival. We have our shirts from Flower & Garden Fest. from April. We will be getting the Food & Wine Fest. shirts in November. Thank you for any info. you can provide.

Hi ! I read elsewhere that the white Dooney Bag is an annual pass holder exclusive. Is that not true? Is it just another color option ? Also, do you know where this merchandise will be sold? I’m planning to drive up to Orlando the morning of August 31 to try and snag one of these bags !!